TWO TRUE TOPS

Harry Gilliand

MATERIALS NEEDED
Wood:
1 piece, 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" diameter
1 piece 7/8" square x 2"
Assorted grits of abrasive paper
Glue
Finish of choice.

TOOLS NEEDED:
Bandsaw
Drill press
3/8" spade bit
Lathe with assorted chisels
60° live center
Shopmade mandrel.

FLIP FLOP TOP

Scott Roberts

MATERIALS NEEDED
Wood:
3" square x 4" long, ambrosia maple and one ebony pen blank

Hardware:
1--2-1/8" long eyebolt
1--1/8" x 3/4" rare earth magnet
1--old Dremel bit shaft or a nail
Assorted abrasive paper
Cyanoacrylate glue
Friction polish or finish of choice

TOOLS NEEDED
Lathe with assorted chisels
Scroll chuck
Jacob's chuck with 1/8", 9/32" bits and a 3/4" Forstner bit
Dremel tool with a grinding bit

SHEAR SPEAR

David Reed Smith

MATERIALS NEEDED
1/8” x 1/2” parting tool to modify
Scrap 2 x 4 construction lumber for sharpening jig
Round ceramic magnet (1/4” to 1/2”)

TOOLS NEEDED
Protractor for marking 45° angle
Angle grinder with cut-off disc
Bench grinder with sliding V-block or other sharpening system
Drill press with Forstner bit to match magnet

MAGNETIC PAPER CLIP HOLDER

Ron Odegaard

Sources & Supply

Plastic Template: Make a clear acrylic template 1/8” to 1/4” thick with an outside diameter of 3 1/4”, and a 1/4” diameter hole in the center. I turned mine from scrap available at a variety of sources. Try your local hardware or glass store for small pieces of plastic.

1/2" Center-cutting End Mill: catalogs like Enco Item No. 320-3626 Phone No. 1-800-USE ENCO or Wholesale Tools Item No. 0965-0030 $6.25 . Phone No. 1- 800-521-3420, www.wtool.com

Chuck With Long Nose Jaws: Vicmarc Model No. 991-0400, jaws No. 191-3603 from Craft Supplies, www.woodturners catalog.com Or Packard Vicmarc Model No. 118100, jaws No. 118119 www.packardwoodworks.com

Magnets: Wholesale Tools Catalog No. 6616-0190. For small quantities contact the author 920-733-6131.

Pneumatic Sanders: See WoodTurning Design Fall 2005 No. 7, page 82-84. Or for more information contact the author 920-733-6131.

Inexpensive Scroll Chuck: Grizzly Chuck Part No. G8783 to 6 depending on thread size currently $42.50 plus shipping Order Phone No. 1-800-523-4777, grizzly.com

HUT Turners Finish: available from Woodcraft, Craft Supply, Packard, and Pen Turning catalogs. The Deft Oil shown was purchased at a local paint store and it is very similar to Watco Oil.

MAKING A SIMPLE VACUUM CHUCK

Ron Sardo

MATERIALS NEEDED
One piece of furniture grade plywood, 3/4" x 7" square and one piece, 4" square.
The large nut can be purchased from suppliers such Enco, MSC or McMaster.
The sealed bearing can be purchased at your local big box store, an automotive supply store or at Enco.
The 3/8" by 30" lamp rod can also be purchased at your local big box store as can the 4" PVC coupler and the epoxy glue.
1/8" Foam sheet can be purchased at your local craft supply store. One brand name is "Foamies".

TOOLS NEEDED
Table saw
Ruler
Drill press with a 2-1/8" Forstner bit (or to fit)
Chisel (optional)
Bandsaw
Lathe with a parting tool, skew, and gouge
4-jawed chuck with pin jaws

PLYWOOD STEADY REST

David Campbell

MATERIALS NEEDED
Wood:
3/4" x either 4' x 4' or 4' x 8' plywood: either Baltic birch or golden viola are suggested.

Screws:
20 each, 1-1/2" X #6 wood or coarse thread drywall screws.
10 each, 1-1/4" X #6 wood or coarse thread drywall screws.

Bolts:
3 each, 5/16" x 3" long carriage bolts.
3 each, 5/16" wing nuts.
3 each, 5/16" flat washers.

Other Bolts:
3 each, hex head bolts, 5/16" x 2-1/2" long.
3 each, 5/16" stop nuts w/nylon inserts.
2 each, 5/16" x 1-5/8" long carriage bolts.
2 each, 5/16" flat washers.

Miscellaneous:
2 each 5/16" threaded knobs.
3 each, in-line skate wheels

TOOLS NEEDED
Portable circular saw
Table saw
Jig saw w/ a sharp blade
Drill motor, assorted drill bits
Router, router bits
Clamps
Chisels
Mallet
Wood rasp.
Milling machine and an X-Y table, while helpful, are optional

POLYESTER/
ACRYLIC RESIN COATED PENS

Barry Gross

MATERIALS NEEDED
Pen kit of choice (Sierra Vista– Arizona Silhouette, Polaris or Gatsby Pen from Penn State Industries)
Pen Casting Kit**
Deco Art acrylic paints (local craft store)
Royal & Langnickel paintbrushes (local craft store)
Hot Stuff Super T, Cyanoacrylate glue*
Small scrapbook items (local craft store)
Assorted grits of abrasive paper

TOOLS NEEDED
Old pen bushings
Rubber plugs
Hobby knife
Scroll saw or bandsaw,
Barrel trimmer
Lathe with assorted turning tools

SOURCE OF SUPPLIES
Pen casting kit available from **Penn State Industries or **BG Artforms

Pen kits are available from numerous sources such as Berea Hardwoods Co. (877-736-5487), Craft Supplies (800-551-8876), Packard Woodworks (828-859-6762), Penn State Industries (800-377-7297), and Woodcraft Supply (304) 422-5412

*Super T, cyanoacrylate glue (HST-4) 2 oz. Bottle $9.95

*Available from BG Artforms, 2189 Philip Drive, Bensalem, PA. 19020 Call toll free 888-717-4202 or visit their website at www.bgartforms.com